The Ndili Scholars Program is guided by a leadership structure committed to excellence, integrity, and long-term institution building. Our governance framework ensures accountability, transparency, and disciplined scholar formation
The Ndili Scholars Program operates through a structured governance framework designed to ensure excellence, transparency, and long-term continuity. This structure defines leadership responsibilities, oversight roles, and strategic guidance that protect the mission of the program.
Provides institutional oversight, governance accountability, and strategic direction to ensure that the Ndili Scholars Program remains aligned with its mission and long-term vision.
Provides intellectual guidance, strategic counsel, and leadership insight to strengthen scholar formation and institutional growth.
Responsible for day-to-day execution of the program, scholar development, operational planning, and excellence in delivery.
Supports scholar formation through structured seminars, leadership teaching, intellectual discussions, and high-level mentorship.
The heart of the program—selected scholars shaped through disciplined training, mentorship, and leadership development.
A growing community of past scholars committed to mentorship, excellence, and contribution to Africa’s long-term progress.
The Advisory Council supports the Ndili Scholars Program with strategic guidance, mentorship insight, and intellectual counsel—ensuring that the program remains grounded in excellence, relevance, and long-term institutional impact.
The Board of Trustees provides institutional oversight, governance accountability, and long-term strategic direction. This ensures the Ndili Scholars Program remains disciplined, mission-driven, and sustainable for generations.
Dr. Amaechi Ndili is an African entrepreneur and executive leader with extensive experience across healthcare, education, hospitality, agriculture, and real estate. He is the CEO and Executive Chairman of CarePay Nigeria and the Founder of Golden Tulip West Africa Hospitality Group and the African Hospitality Academy under his umbrella group, Lionstone.Prior to returning to Africa, he served as a Managing Director at GE Capital Real Estate Group, worked as a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Company, and held a Mergers & Acquisitions Investment Banking role at Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) in New York.Dr. Ndili holds an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, an M.Sc from the University of Bath, and B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in Architecture from the University of Nigeria. He also earned a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Abuja. In 2010, he received the Black Star of Africa Award for entrepreneurship and business acumen.
The Ndili Scholars Program is guided by a leadership team committed to excellence, integrity, and institutional growth. Together, they oversee program direction, partnerships, scholar development, and long-term sustainability.
Oversees day-to-day execution of the program, ensuring operational excellence, scholar support, and strategic alignment with the program’s mission
Leads the academic direction of the program, coordinating curriculum delivery, learning outcomes, mentorship engagement, and faculty partnerships.
Supports scholar growth through leadership coaching, community building, wellbeing initiatives, and structured personal development pathways
Builds relationships with institutions, sponsors, and collaborators to strengthen funding pipelines, program credibility, and long-term growth.
Ensures the program remains accountable by tracking scholar progress, evaluating impact, and measuring outcomes aligned with institutional standards.
Manages program communications, storytelling, media visibility, and public trust through consistent brand representation and outreach
Leadership at Ndili Scholars is grounded in integrity, discipline, accountability, and service. We believe that institutions shape nations, and strong institutions are built by principled, competent, and courageous leaders. Our model prioritizes long-term thinking, structured mentorship, and character formation — preparing scholars not merely for success, but for responsibility
These principles guide how we build scholars, strengthen institutions,
and sustain long-term impact across Africa
We uphold truth, fairness, and ethical decision-making as the foundation of leadership
Leadership is defined by impact and responsibility, not privilege or position
We promote discipline, intellectual rigor, and lifelong learning as a standard for scholars
We build strong networks of trust where scholars grow through shared learning and support.”
We prepare scholars to lead boldly, take initiative, and solve difficult problems with clarity.
We invest in systems, structures, and long-term solutions that strengthen Africa’s future.
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Email: info@ndilischolarsprogram.org
Phone: +234 8035 620 000
Location: Nigeria / Pan African
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